Do you have a question about the Galaxy Watch7 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Dr James
January 19, 2025
I have purchase one samaung smart watch7
Lisa Cooper
February 21, 2025
USB Type C power Adapter....is there a specific one to purchase?
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Mr. Anderson
February 21, 2025
The recommended USB Type-C power adapters for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 include:
- Official Samsung USB-C Fast Wireless Charger - £29.99 - Olixar 65W GaN Dual USB-C & USB-A Super Fast International Charger - £19.99 - Olixar Basics Black Mini 20W USB-C PD Wall Charger - £9.99 - Official Samsung 25W USB-C Black Charger - £19.99
It is also recommended to use an approved charger to ensure proper charging performance.
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edward lynch
March 16, 2025
Orange ring appeared and magnified everything
jay p ferri
April 9, 2025
my watch glows red all night on the underside the infared sensor ,is this normal?
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Mr. Anderson
April 10, 2025
Yes, it is normal for the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 to glow red on the underside at night. The red light comes from the infrared sensor used to measure your blood oxygen level, especially during sleep if the feature is enabled.
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David P Leese Sr
April 23, 2025
When I try to create an account and it gets to the page to fill out for a credit card (stating no charge) I get a response back saying the credit card was not accepted. Happened twice with different cards - both cards are good active cards.
Table of Contents Getting started 26 Controlling the screen Touch bezel About the Galaxy Watch7 / Galaxy Screen Watch Ultra Screen composition Device layout and functions Turning the screen on and off Watch Switching the screen Wireless charger Apps screen...
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Table of Contents Apps and features 92 Samsung Health Monitor Introduction 42 Installing and managing apps Precautions for measuring Play Store biometric data Managing apps Starting to measure blood pressure 43 Messages Starting to measure the ECG 45 Phone 101 Starting to use the sleep apnea...
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Table of Contents 144 Advanced features 144 Device care 144 Apps 145 Manage content 146 Mobile plans (Mobile network enabled models) 146 General 146 Accessibility 146 Watch software update 146 About watch 147 Find My Watch 148 Store Usage notices 149 Precautions for using the device 151 Notes on package contents and accessories...
Getting started About the Galaxy Watch7 / Galaxy Watch Ultra The Galaxy Watch7 / Galaxy Watch Ultra (hereafter referred to as the Watch) is a smartwatch that can analyse your exercise pattern, manage your health, and provide you with a variety of convenient apps for making phone calls and playing music. You can browse the various features by using the touch bezel and launch them by tapping the screen, and you also can change the watch face to match your taste.
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If you use the Watch with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of • injury. Use the Watch only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone or speaker, the Watch’s sound •...
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Getting started Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: • ‒ If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the Watch ‒ If you use a metallic band ‒ If you cover the Watch’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection If the pressure vent is covered by an accessory, such as a sticker, unwanted •...
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Setting the Quick button and using it (Galaxy Watch Ultra) The Quick button is a circular button between the Home and Back buttons that you can press to instantly launch the features you need for working out and outdoor activities. Open Samsung Open the Turn on the Health exercises.
Getting started Start action with: You can set the Quick button to open the exercise or feature you • set by pressing it once or twice. Tap Start action with and select the option you want. Siren: Set the Quick button to make a siren sound in an emergency when pressing •...
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Getting started Place the Watch on the wireless charger aligning the centre of your Watch’s backside with the centre of the wireless charger. Wireless charging may not work smoothly depending on the type of accessory or cover. For stable wireless charging, it is recommended to separate the cover or accessory from the Watch.
The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging. The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 do not support the Wireless power • sharing feature.
If the Watch is not charging properly, take the Watch and the wireless charger to • a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Avoid using a bent or damaged wireless charger cable. If the wireless charger •...
Attaching the band ▶ Galaxy Watch7: Attach the band to your Watch while pressing the band’s button firmly. ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra: Align the band with the Watch so that they line up, then push...
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Gently pull on both sides of the band to make sure it is tightly connected and not detached from your Watch. Removing the band ▶ Galaxy Watch7: Remove the band while pressing the band’s button. ▶ Galaxy Watch Ultra: Remove the band while pressing the band release button. Band release button...
Getting started Putting on the Watch ▶ Galaxy Watch7: Place your Watch around your wrist. Fit the band to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it. If the band is too tight, use a looser hole.
Getting started Make sure your skin is dry before wearing your Watch. If you wear a wet Watch for a • long time, your skin may be affected. If you use your Watch in the water, remove foreign materials from your skin and •...
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Getting started If you fasten the Watch too tightly, skin irritation may occur, and if you fasten it • too loosely, friction may occur. Do not look directly at the optical bio-signal sensor’s lights. Make sure children • do not look directly at the lights. Doing so may impair your vision. If the Watch becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools.
Getting started The optical bio-signal sensor may be affected by tattoos, marks, and hair on the • wrist you wear your Watch on. These may cause your Watch not to recognise that you are wearing it, and the Watch’s features may not work properly. Therefore, wear your Watch on a wrist that does not interfere with the Watch’s features.
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Getting started Turning the Watch off Press and hold the Home button and the Back button simultaneously. Alternatively, open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and If you want to set the Watch to turn off when you press and hold the Home button, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) →...
To connect your Watch to a phone, install the Galaxy Wearable app on the phone. Depending on your phone, you can download the Galaxy Wearable app from the following places: Samsung Android phones: Galaxy Store • Other Android phones: Play Store •...
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Getting started Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. When completing the connection, tap Start and follow the on-screen instructions to learn about the Watch’s basic controls. The initial setup screen may differ depending on your region. • Connection methods may vary depending on your region, model, phone, and •...
→ Advanced features → Remote connection, and then tap the switch to turn it Adding the accounts to your Watch Register your Samsung or Google account on your connected phone and add them to your Watch to access the various Watch features.
Swipe the touch bezel anticlockwise to decline incoming calls or to turn on the snooze feature for an alarm. If the touch bezel does not work, take the Watch to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre without disassembling it.
Getting started Screen Tapping Touching and holding Tap the screen. Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Double tapping Touch and hold Double tap the an item and drag screen. it to the target position. Swiping Spreading and Swipe upwards, pinching downwards, to...
Getting started Screen composition The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen, which is composed of several pages. You can check tiles or open the notification panel by swiping the screen to the left or right or by using the touch bezel. Watch screen Notification Tiles...
Getting started Turning the screen on and off Turning the screen on To turn the screen on, use one of the following methods: Turn the screen on with the buttons: Press the Home button or Back button. • Turn the screen on by raising your wrist: Raise your wrist where you wear the Watch. •...
Getting started Returning to the previous screen To return to the previous screen, swipe right on the screen or press the Back button. Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps installed on the Watch. The available apps may vary depending on the software version. Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app.
Getting started Creating folders Drag an app over another app. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Folder name and enter a folder name. Adding more apps • on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap Done. You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder.
Getting started Watch Watch screen You can check the current time or check other information. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen. Changing the watch face Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face. Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then select a watch face.
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Getting started Turning on Night mode (Galaxy Watch Ultra) Some watch faces are available with Night mode. When Night mode is turned on, the brightness and colours of the watch face are adjusted to make the watch face more visible at night or in low light and reduce eye strain. Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face.
Getting started Turning on the Always On Display feature Set the Watch screen and some apps’ screens to always stay on while wearing your Watch. However, the battery will drain more quickly than normal while using this feature. To not use this feature, open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap .
Getting started Notifications Notification panel Check a notification such as a new message or a missed call on the notification panel. On the Watch screen, swipe the touch bezel anticlockwise. Alternatively, swipe right on the screen to open the notification panel. When there are new notifications, an orange notification indicator will appear on the Watch screen.
Getting started Checking incoming notifications When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type or the time you received it, will appear on the screen. If more than two notifications are received, use the touch bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to check more notifications.
Getting started Quick panel Check the Watch’s current status and configure settings from the quick panel. To open the quick panel, drag downwards from the top edge of the screen. To close the quick panel, swipe upwards on the screen. Use the touch bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to move to the next or previous quick panel.
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Getting started Some status indicator icons that show certain situations, such as when you use • some modes or charge the Watch, also appear at the top of the Watch screen. To hide the status indicator icons on the Watch screen, tap (Settings) on the Apps screen, tap Advanced features →...
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Getting started Icon Meaning Launch the find my phone feature Turn on the GPS feature Connect the mobile network (Mobile network enabled models) Turn on the NFC feature Turn on the touch sensitivity feature Connect to Bluetooth (Mobile network enabled models) quick setting icon may appear differently depending on the running •...
You can add up to two languages. You can also set the input languages by tapping (Settings) on the Apps screen and tapping General → Input → Samsung Keyboard → Input languages → Manage languages. Changing the keyboard type Drag the icon upwards, tap →...
(Settings) → Apps → Choose default apps → Digital assistant app → Default app, and select Bixby Voice, and also tap (Settings) → General → Input → Keyboard list and default → Default keyboard and then select Samsung Keyboard.
Apps and features Installing and managing apps Play Store Purchase and download apps. (Play Store) on the Apps screen. Browse apps by category or tap and search for a keyword. Register the Google Account on your Watch to use the Play Store app. Refer to •...
Apps and features Enabling apps Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, tap Watch settings → Apps, select and then tap Disabled → OK. Select an app and tap Enable. Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your Watch.
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Apps and features Sending message (Messages) on the Apps screen. Create a new message. Messages list Tap Recipient or tap to enter a message recipient or phone number. Or, tap select a message recipient from the contacts list. Tap the message input field and enter a message or select a text template, and then Recording and sending a voice message You can send a voice file after recording what you want to say.
Apps and features Deleting messages (Messages) on the Apps screen. Scroll through the message list or use the touch bezel, and then select a contact to check your conversations. Touch and hold a message, then tap Delete. The message will be deleted both from the Watch and the connected phone. Phone Introduction You can make calls and check incoming calls and receive them.
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Apps and features Selecting the number to use for making calls (Mobile network enabled models) You can select the number you want to use between the Watch’s number and the connected phone’s number when making calls. Also, if your Watch is connected to a phone that supports dual SIM cards, you can select a SIM card to make calls.
Apps and features Options during calls The following actions are available: Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot End the current call. hear you. The screen’s appearance may differ depending on the model. Making a phone call with a Bluetooth headset When a Bluetooth headset is connected, the call will be directed to it.
Apps and features Missed calls If a call is missed, a missed call notification appears on the notification panel. On the notification panel, check missed call notifications. Alternatively, tap (Phone) on the Apps screen to check missed calls. Contacts You can make a call or send a message to a contact. The contacts saved on your connected phone will be also saved to your Watch.
Apps and features Samsung Wallet Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, check tickets or boarding passes, and more. (Wallet) on the Apps screen and select a feature you want. This app may not be available depending on the region, carrier, model, or •...
Register cards to Samsung Pay to make payments. You can check out more information, such as cards that support this feature at www.samsung.com/samsung-pay. To make payments with Samsung Pay, the device may be required a connection • to a Wi-Fi or mobile network depending on the region.
Introduction Samsung Health records and manages your 24-hour activity and sleep pattern to cultivate a healthy habit. You can save and manage health-related data on the Samsung Health app of the connected phone. After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Watch, the auto detect workouts feature will be turned on.
As a result, the measurement data you may find between the Samsung Health app on your phone and your Watch may temporarily not match.
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Tap Show on phone to check detailed information related to the Energy score feature on your connected phone. The Energy score feature is available if the connected phone has version 6.27 or later of the Samsung Health app installed.
Apps and features Daily activity Check your current daily status, such as steps, active times, activity calories, and their targets, and related information. Checking your daily activity (Health) on the Apps screen and tap Daily activity. Target achievement graphs Steps: Check the amount of steps you walk throughout the day. As you approach •...
Apps and features Setting the step target (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Steps and tap Set target. Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target. Tap Done. Exercise Record your exercise information and check the results. Before using this feature, seek the advice of a licensed medical professional, •...
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When there is no exercise type you want, tap Add, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tap Edit on phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app to your phone. The exercise will begin. For certain exercise types, tap Start to initiate the exercise.
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Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, distance, or time, on the workout screen. You can play music by swiping left on the screen.
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Apps and features When you select a water sport (swimming, snorkelling, etc.), Water lock mode • will be automatically turned on and touch recognition may not be available. Water lock mode prevents unintentional actions, such as tapping the screen or making inputs, while exercising in the water.
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Apps and features Doing multiple exercises You can log various exercises and go straight through an entire routine by starting another exercise right after finishing the current exercise. Swipe right on the screen while working out, tap New, and then select the next exercise type to begin.
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If you have set targets for each exercise, you will automatically move on to the • next exercise when you reach your target. To switch exercises with the Quick button, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) • → Buttons and gestures → Action and select Samsung Health. (Galaxy Watch Ultra)
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To switch exercises with the Quick button, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) • → Buttons and gestures → Action and select Samsung Health. (Galaxy Watch Ultra) Starting repetitive exercises When you perform repetitive exercises such as squats or deadlifts, your Watch will count how many times you repeat the motion with beeping.
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When there is no repetitive exercise type you want, tap Add, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tap Edit on phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app to your phone. Tap Start and get into the proper position to start by following the pose on the screen.
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Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, the number of repetition, or calories, on the workout screen. You can play music by swiping left on the screen. Take a rest after completing a set.
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Apps and features Working out after adding your own exercise In addition to the default exercise types provided by your Watch, you can add your own exercises, and measure the duration and calories burned, and then check your exercise results. (Health) on the Apps screen.
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Select the routine you added and begin. Using the Quick button during a workout (Galaxy Watch Ultra) If you have set a feature for the Quick button in Samsung Health, you can use the Quick button to start and control your workout.
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Apps and features After the workout has started, you can do the following to control the workout by pressing the Quick button: Press the Quick button during a workout to pause or resume the workout. • Press the Quick button twice while running or biking to manually record a lap. •...
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Apps and features Exercise power saving: Record your workouts for a longer amount of time by • setting your Watch to turn on the exercise power saving mode whenever you start a workout. However, some features will be restricted. (Galaxy Watch Ultra) Auto detect workouts: Turn the auto detect workouts feature on and set it.
Apps and features When you stop for more than one minute, the Watch automatically recognises that you have stopped exercising and recording will end. You can check the list of exercises that are supported by the auto detect • workouts feature. On the Apps screen, tap (Health) and tap Settings →...
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Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all your exercise history.
Apps and features Sleep Analyse your sleep and record it by measuring your heart rate and your movement while you are sleeping. This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.
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Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all information related to your measured sleep.
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Your snoring will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch. The snore detection feature can be turned on in the Samsung Health app • (version 6.18 or later) of the connected phone.
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AGEs production and accumulation. Recent studies have shown that AGEs index slowly changes over 6 months, but higher index is associated with premature aging and chronic disease. Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 can measure AGEs index accumulated on the skin through advanced optical bio-signal sensor. Check your AGEs index by measuring it when you sleep.
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Apps and features Cosmetics that contain the photosensitizing ingredients may make your skin • sensitive to Ultraviolet (UV) rays. Do not measure your AGEs index if you use cosmetics that contain the following ingredients: ‒ Retinoids (for example, retinol or tretinoin) ‒...
Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all information related to your measured AGEs index. You can check your previous measurements and information in the Samsung Health app on your connected phone. You can see the light because of the flickering optical bio-signal sensor while •...
Apps and features Deleting logs (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Food and tap Delete. Select data to delete and tap Delete. Setting your caloric intake target (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Food and tap Set target. Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target. Tap Done.
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For accurate body composition measurements, you must enter your actual • height, weight, and gender on the Samsung Health app profile of the connected phone, and also enter your actual birthday on your Samsung account. If the measured body composition results are inaccurate, check your user profile in the Samsung Health app on the phone and modify it.
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Apps and features Be aware of following conditions before measuring your body composition: If you are an individual under the age of 20, the results may not be accurate when • you measure your body composition. You can get more accurate body composition results if you follow the following •...
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Apps and features Place your two fingers on the Home and Back buttons by following the on-screen instructions to begin measuring your body composition. Correct position for measuring your body composition when wearing the Watch on your left wrist while the buttons are located on the right side Correct measurement posture Put both of your arms to chest level while not making contact with your body.
Apps and features Check measured body composition results on the screen. To check the additional information which is related to the body composition, use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen. Heart rate Measure and record your heart rate. The Watch’s heart rate tracker is intended for fitness and informational purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
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If the sensor is not working, check the Watch’s position on your wrist and make sure • nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Measuring your heart rate manually (Health) on the Apps screen.
Apps and features Setting the heart rate alert You can receive an alert when your heart rate is higher or lower than the resting heart rate value you set and it lasts more than 10 minutes. (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Heart rate.
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Apps and features Tap Measure to begin measuring your stress level. Check the measured stress level on the screen. Alleviating stress with the breathing exercise (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Stress. under Breathe to change the time and the number for the breath exercise.
Apps and features Cycle tracking Enter information about your period to begin tracking your menstrual cycle. When you enter your information, you can get predictive data, such as your next predicted menstrual date. Your skin temperature during sleep can be used to enhance the prediction data if the related feature is supported in your region.
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Also, do not use the information provided from the Samsung Health app or take medical action without consulting a qualified medical expert. Turn on the cycle tracking feature in the Samsung Health app on your phone to •...
Apps and features Blood oxygen Measure your blood’s oxygen level to check whether your blood is properly delivering oxygen to the different parts of your body. This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.
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Apps and features Tap Measure to begin measuring your blood oxygen level. Correct measurement posture For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above • the wrist while leaving two fingers’ worth of space as shown in the figure. Also, place your elbow on the table while positioning your wrist close to your heart.
Together Compare your step count records with your friends who also use the Together feature of the Samsung Health app. When you start step challenges with your friends, you can check the challenge status on your Watch. (Health) on the Apps screen.
Apps and features Settings Configure the various settings related to exercise and fitness. (Health) on the Apps screen and tap Settings. Measurement: Set how to measure your heart rate and stress, and turn the • additional features that can be measured during sleep on or off. Predict period with skin temp: Turn on or off the feature that measures your skin •...
You can measure biometric data, such as your blood pressure or ECG, whenever you want to with the Samsung Health Monitor of your Watch that includes both the optical bio-signal sensor and the electrical bio-signal sensor. You can check the measurement history using the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone since your Watch and phone have been synced automatically.
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Apps and features For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above • the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more information. Always connect your Watch to your phone at home or in a safe place through •...
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If you are pregnant, your results may not be accurate when you measure your • blood pressure. Do not measure your blood pressure with the Samsung Health Monitor app if you • have any of the following conditions: ‒ Arrhythmia ‒...
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If you have an arrhythmia other than atrial fibrillation, do not take your ECG with • the Samsung Health Monitor app. The Samsung Health Monitor app cannot detect heart attacks. If you have • any suspicious symptoms of a heart attack, contact emergency services immediately.
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Do not use the sleep apnea feature if you have already been diagnosed with • sleep apnea. Do not use the Samsung Health Monitor app’s sleep apnea feature if you have • been diagnosed with any of the following conditions: ‒...
Starting to measure blood pressure Presets before measuring the blood pressure Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app and calibrate your Watch before measuring your blood pressure. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot measure your blood pressure, and if you do not calibrate the Watch or have someone else calibrate it, the readings will not be valid.
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Check the readings on the Watch’s screen after measuring your blood pressure. You can check the previous readings and information on the connected phone’s Samsung Health Monitor app. Share, delete, and manage your results on the phone’s Samsung Health Monitor app.
Starting to measure the ECG Presets before measuring the ECG Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app before measuring your ECG. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot measure your ECG. (Samsung Health Monitor) on the Apps screen.
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Tap Done. Checking the ECG results Check the results and ECG wave on the Watch and the connected phone’s Samsung Health Monitor app screen after taking your ECG. The ECG wave shows heart rate rhythm and electric activities of your heart, and it is divided into several parts. Share the ECG graph and results with your physician to get an accurate diagnosis through a more thorough checkup when you find abnormal results from your ECG wave and readings.
Starting to use the sleep apnea feature Presets before using the sleep apnea feature Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app before using the sleep apnea feature. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot use the sleep apnea feature.
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Each sleep data analysis may take up to 90 minutes or more. • The Sleep apnea feature of the Samsung Health Monitor app is not a tool for • tracking or monitoring health conditions, so you should wait at least 30 days before using it again, even if you think you are not experiencing any health issues.
• Turn on the phone’s location feature to use the GPS sensor. The GPS antenna in your Watch will be used when using the Samsung Health • feature and the health platform apps, even though your Watch is connected to your phone.
Apps and features Managing audio files saved on your Watch Check the audio files on your Watch, categorised by type, and manage them by adding or removing them as desired. You can automatically sync audio files from your phone to your Watch.
Apps and features Select Phone or Watch. When you select Phone, music will play from the connected phone’s music app and you can control the music player with your Watch. When you select Watch, music will play from your Watch’s music app and you can listen to music with your Watch’s speaker or a connected Bluetooth headset.
Apps and features Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. To receive reminder notifications in a specific place, you have to connect your • Watch to your phone through Bluetooth. However, the feature for setting you to receive reminder notifications in a specific place is only available on your phone.
Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your Watch more conveniently. You can talk to Bixby. Bixby will launch a feature you request or show the information you want. Visit www.samsung.com/bixby for more information. Make sure the Watch’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into •...
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Apps and features Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Home button, say what you want to Bixby. Alternatively, say the wake-up phrase after turning on the screen and say what you want. For example, while pressing and holding the Home button, say “How’s the weather today?”...
Apps and features Weather Check weather information on the Watch for locations set on the connected phone. (Weather) on the Apps screen. To check the weather information, such as the time-specific weather or weekly information, use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen. To add another city’s weather information, tap Manage locations →...
Apps and features Deleting alarms In the alarms list, touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock (World clock) on the Apps screen to check the world clocks added from the phone. To add a world clock, tap Add on phone. Or, if you have added world clocks, tap Manage on phone, and then add or remove a world clock on the connected phone.
Apps and features Stopwatch (Stopwatch) on the Apps screen. Select the stopwatch style you want by using the touch bezel or swiping left or right on the screen. To change the stopwatch style, touch and hold the screen. Tap Start to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap Lap or Tap Stop or to stop timing.
Apps and features Select Images on watch. The pictures saved on your Watch will appear, sorted by category. To send picture from your phone to your Watch, tap , select pictures, and then • tap Done. To delete pictures saved on your Watch, touch and hold a file you want to delete, •...
Apps and features Zooming in or out While checking an image, double tap the image, spread your two fingers apart, or pinch on an image to zoom in or out. When an image is magnified, you can view the rest of the image by scrolling around the screen.
If this app does not work properly, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Apps → App list → Samsung Find → Permissions → Location and select the All the time. Sending an SOS Introduction...
Apps and features Tap Medical info, enter your information, and then tap Save. When sending an SOS, the entered medical information will appear on your Watch’s SOS screen. Registering emergency contacts Add contacts who can help you when requesting an SOS. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings →...
Apps and features Sending an SOS request In an emergency, press the Watch’s Home button five times. Drag outside the large circle. Alternatively, swipe the touch bezel anticlockwise. A call will be placed to your emergency contact. When the call is completed, drag outside the large circle.
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Apps and features Tap Hard fall detection, tap the switch to turn it on, and then set the SOS request to be sent when you are hurt from a fall. To set the conditions in which your Watch will determine you have been hurt from •...
Apps and features Stop sharing the location information While sharing your location information, the icon appears on the Watch screen, and you can check the sharing status on the notification panel. To stop sharing your location information, tap the notification panel and tap Stop sharing →...
Apps and features to finish recording. The recording will be saved. To listen to the recorded sound, select a recording file. The recorded audio files from your Watch are automatically synced to your connected phone and transcribed to text, and then you can check out a summary. The transcribed text can also be translated into other languages.
Apps and features Compass You can use your Watch as a compass. (Compass) on the Apps screen. Drag the icon upwards and tap Calibrate to calibrate the compass by swinging the wrist you are wearing the Watch on. After calibrating, the compass will appear. Drag the icon upwards to check additional information, such as the incline, altitude, and atmospheric pressure.
Apps and features Camera Controller You can remotely control the cameras of the phone connected to the Watch and take pictures or record videos from a distance. This app may not be available depending on the connected phone. Taking a picture (Camera Controller) on the Apps screen.
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Bluetooth headset. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth. Precautions for using Bluetooth Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or • received through Bluetooth. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and •...
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Apps and features Wi-Fi Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and tap the switch to turn it on. Select a network from the Wi-Fi network list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Tap Connect.
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Apps and features Touch the NFC antenna area of the Watch to the NFC card reader. To set the default app, on the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and contactless payments → Payment and select an app. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps. NFC antenna Flight mode Set the Watch to turn off all wireless functions on your Watch.
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Apps and features Mobile networks (Mobile network enabled models) Customise the settings to control mobile networks. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks and select a mobile network connection option. Auto: Set to automatically use the Watch’s mobile network when the Bluetooth •...
Apps and features Modes Turn modes that sync with your connected phone based on your current activity or location on or off. On the Settings screen, tap Modes. Select the mode you want. Tap Turn on. For modes that run automatically, it will be turned on when the conditions added on the connected phone are detected.
Apps and features If mode sync is not working between your connected phone and Watch, tap the Sync modes with phone switch to turn it on. Any new modes added or mode settings changed on the connected phone are synced with the Watch, as is the running status of the modes.
Apps and features Ringtone: Change the call ringtone. • Notification sound: Change the notification sound. • System sounds: Enable sounds for certain actions. • Display Change the screen settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen. •...
On the Settings screen, tap Battery. Power saving: Turn on power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time. • Limit health features: Turn off some Samsung Health features to extend the • battery’s usage time when power saving mode is turned on.
Apps and features Back button: Select an app or feature to launch when you press the Back button. • Double pinch: Set to launch the features related to running apps, such as answering • calls or dismissing alerts, when you double tap your thumb and index finger of the hand you are wearing the Watch together.
Apps and features Security and privacy Check the Watch’s security and privacy status and change the settings. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy. Lock type: Change the screen lock method. Refer to Lock screen for more • information. Wrist detection: Set to detect whether you are wearing the Watch.
Apps and features Accounts and backup You can use various features of the Watch after registering your Samsung or Google account on your connected phone and add them on your Watch. You can also regularly back up your Watch’s data and files automatically with Smart Switch on your connected phone.
App list: Manage the Watch’s apps. You can also check the apps’ usage information • and uninstall or disable unnecessary apps. Permission manager: Check the permission list for all apps, including the system • apps, and change their permission settings. Samsung app updates: Check for updates for some preinstalled Samsung apps. •...
Apps and features General Customise your Watch’s general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch. On the Settings screen, tap General. Touch bezel: Change the touch bezel settings. • Text-to-speech: Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when •...
Bluetooth address, and serial number. Legal information: Access legal information related to the Watch. You can also send • the Watch’s diagnostic information to Samsung. Software information: Access the software version and security status. • Battery information: Check out battery information, such as the battery capacity.
Galaxy Wearable app Introduction You can check the Watch’s remaining battery and configure the settings with the Galaxy Wearable app. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions.
You can match your Watch’s watch face with any fashion you want. This feature is only available on Samsung or Android phones. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces. Select My style under Motion graphics.
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The watch face will be changed into the My style one. Making AR emoji watch faces Change your watch face into your own AR emoji. This feature is only available on Samsung phones that support the AR emoji features. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces.
Galaxy Wearable app Apps screen Rearrange apps on the Apps screen. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Apps screen. To rearrange apps, touch and hold an app to move, drag it to the desired position, and then tap Save. Tiles Customise the tiles on the Watch.
Samsung account Register the Samsung account on your connected phone or check the previously registered Samsung account. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Samsung account. Refer to Registering a Samsung account on your Watch for more information.
Apps and features for more information. Wallet / Pay Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet or Samsung Pay. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Wallet or Pay. This feature may not be available depending on the region or connected phone.
Adding the accounts to your Watch for more information. Backup: Back up your data automatically to your connected phone, and tap the Save • backup to Samsung Cloud switch to turn it on to store the backup on the Samsung Cloud.
On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Device care. Refer Device care in Apps and features for more information about other features besides those listed. Diagnostics: Test your Watch using Samsung Members. • Apps Configure the settings for the Watch’s app.
Playlists to sync every six hours with the Watch. ‒ Playlists to sync: Select a playlist to sync with the Watch automatically. This feature may appear only when the Samsung Music app is installed on your phone and when you turn on the Auto sync feature.
Galaxy Wearable app Mobile plans (Mobile network enabled models) Use various other services through the mobile network after activating it on the Watch. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Mobile plans. General Customise your Watch’s general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch.
Find My Watch If you misplace your Watch, you can use the Galaxy Wearable app, the SmartThings Find feature of the SmartThings app, or the Samsung Find app installed on the connected phone to find it. Support for the SmartThings Find feature and the Samsung Find app may vary •...
The SmartThings Find screen that is available through the SmartThings app will appear or the Samsung Find app will be opened on the phone, and you will then be able to check the location of your misplaced Watch. Also, you can find it by following the sound emitted from your Watch.
Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers • other than Samsung.
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These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. Some features may not work as described in this guide depending on the maker and •...
Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure • they are compatible with the Watch before purchase. Except for the Watch, some supplied items and accessories may not have the same •...
• time. It is recommended to have your Galaxy device’s water resistance tested once a year at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. You must follow these guidelines to maintain the water and dust resistance of your •...
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The water resistance of your Galaxy device is not permanent and may diminish over • time. It is recommended to have your Galaxy device’s water resistance tested once a year at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
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Usage notices You must follow these guidelines to maintain the water and dust resistance of your • device. ‒ After swimming, and before the pool water or seawater has dried, rinse the device with fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth to maintain its water resistance.
Usage notices Precautions for overheating If you feel discomfort because of overheating while using the device, stop using it immediately and remove it from your wrist. To avoid problems, such as device malfunction, skin discomfort or damage, • and battery draining, a warning will appear on the device if it reaches a specific temperature.
Use caution if you are allergic to any materials on the Watch Samsung has tested the noxious materials found on the Watch through the internal • and external certificate authorities, including the test for all materials which contact with skin, skin toxicity test, and the Watch-wearing test.
Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Watch. You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.
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Ensure that your Watch and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth • connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
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Appendix A Bluetooth connection is not made or your Watch and the phone are disconnected Ensure that the Bluetooth feature on both devices is turned on. • Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the •...
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The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) Ensure that you connect the Watch to the wireless charger properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre and have the battery • replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the Watch or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the •...
Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or • tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s...
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No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung • Electronics Co., Ltd. ®...
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I have purchase one samaung smart watch7
USB Type C power Adapter....is there a specific one to purchase?
The recommended USB Type-C power adapters for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 include:
- Official Samsung USB-C Fast Wireless Charger - £29.99
- Olixar 65W GaN Dual USB-C & USB-A Super Fast International Charger - £19.99
- Olixar Basics Black Mini 20W USB-C PD Wall Charger - £9.99
- Official Samsung 25W USB-C Black Charger - £19.99
It is also recommended to use an approved charger to ensure proper charging performance.
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Orange ring appeared and magnified everything
my watch glows red all night on the underside the infared sensor ,is this normal?
Yes, it is normal for the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 to glow red on the underside at night. The red light comes from the infrared sensor used to measure your blood oxygen level, especially during sleep if the feature is enabled.
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When I try to create an account and it gets to the page to fill out for a credit card (stating no charge) I get a response back saying the credit card was not accepted. Happened twice with different cards - both cards are good active cards.